Twenty NAPW members listened as Elaine explained what is animal communication. She also explained how people “hear” the animals. Many animal communicators receive telepathic messages in the form of pictures. Most pet parents just “know” when their best friend is hungry, needs to go outside, or is sick. As children, many of us spoke with animals and “imaginary friends.”[Read more…]

TTouch® is the language of trust and love for animals and people.

Some animals need to learn to trust first before they are comfortable giving love. Others just enjoy the undivided attention. An easy way to give undivided attention to your pet is doing Tellington TTouch®.

TTouch® can change animals’ lives for the better and definitely affect people too. My life was profoundly changed with TTouch® as I saw the affect on Boomer, our dog who was afraid of vets.

Dog afraid of thunderstorms or loud noises? Does he cower under a coffee table? Does she tremble?

Now is the perfect time to prepare and help your dog with these frightening experiences. Some cats are afraid of storms or loud noises. Remember your dog or cat will feel the barometric changes hours before you notice the storm clouds.

Little did I know the winter of 2015 would remind me of how to help fearful dogs.

Remember the winter of 2015 — it was cold, long, and some places dug out of lots of snow. Fortunately I could focused on warm Caribbean breezes. I was excited to scuba dive again. Time to swim with Nemo’s friend!

So get comfortable as I tell you about my adventure. It does all tie back to your wonderful pets and what I learned.[Read more…]

Have you ever experienced being embarrassed by your pet’s behavior? Or your pet is afraid of thunderstorms or gets car sick? I have and know the feelings of embarrassment, frustration, and not knowing where to go for help.

Boomer

I remember my shock and embarrassment when my previous dog, Boomer, was at the vet’s for a physical. As the vet looked into his eyes, Boomer made a guttural growl from his belly. He sounded like something from the “Exorcist” movie! Yes, the exam ended and Boomer needed to come back to the vet for some blood work.

A few days later I tried a new technique that helped him with his fearsand the results were amazing. Boomer’s next vet visit went so well, the vet wanted to know what I had done.[Read more…]

On a Friday afternoon Jennifer Lammers of St. Paul called me about her dog she received three months before. Gracie, a very concerned Fox Terrier/Whippet mix, was a very frightened and “Velcro dog” when they first adopted her. The immediate problem was Jennifer and her husband were going out of town the next day.

Earlier in the week, they did a test run at a kennel where their other two dogs stayed. The others loved the kennel. On the “test run” night, Gracie would not let the staff in their room unless they threw treats in. She growled and barked at the staff. The kennel wasn’t sure if she could stay there.

Russell, a 61-pound American Traveler (mixed breed) is reactive to other dogs across the street. If a dog comes over to sniff him, Russell is known to immediately go into fight mode. Katie of Bloomington, Minnesota wanted not have to worry about if they were going to have to pass another dog on their outdoor adventures and how Russell was going to react.

Hopefully you have time to plan your vacation or business trip. What if your phone rings with a family emergency and you must leave within a day. Are you ready for these situations? Who will care for your pet? Do you know what to pack for your pet?

Maybe your cat or dog stays with friends. What if they are not available? Do you have a plan?[Read more…]

Ann Platt of Pets Are Inn contacted me about a client’s dog, Lola. The dog’s anxiety had become a problem. Ann picked up Lola at her home, and Lola was in her crate. Usually Ann introduces herself to the dog and spends time getting to know them, before she puts the dog in a crate and transports the dog to her host’s home for their stay. Unfortunately with Lola in her crate, Ann was unable to spend any time with her. Ann left Lola with her host family for the weekend. Here’s how this dog’s anxiety was quickly calmed with TTouch for animals.

Ann received a call from the host that Lola, a very small terrier, was growling and wouldn’t let anyone near her. When Ann was in the room, Lola was worst! They couldn’t put the leash on Lola to take her outside! The dog’s anxiety had become a problem.[Read more…]

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Lynnea Forness, Minneapolis, MN

“Elaine has been very helpful and supportive since my adoption of a very anxious dog. Her t-touch sessions and ongoing communication has helped us both. She has great suggestions and is very responsive to my frantic calls.”

Claudia Green, Mesa, AZ

If not for Elaine’s gifts and talents we would not have known about Goofy’s stresses and been able to immediately reassure him. And after Elaine talked to him and we stopped feeding the [feral] cats, Goofy was a changed cat! He was very calm and obviously not stressed, much more relaxed. She also did a

Janice Kuschner, Minneapolis, MN

“Meeting with you taught me how I was misreading Jackson’s behavior. That is just as important, if not more important, than using a new kind of leash. He is more confident and so am I.”

Janelle Ranek, Minneapolis, MN

“Gracie went from being terrified of everything including cars, people, and fire hydrants to take obedience level 5 classes [AKC Canine Good Citizenship] classes, kayaking, and joining me running around the [Minneapolis] lakes. Thank you!”

Julie Roth, Minneapolis, MN

“Elaine helped us with Rosie’s aging issues and gave ideas about how to help her during thunderstorms. We also know more about Rosie’s feelings after Elaine had a conversation with her — it’s wonderful to understand both her additional concerns and also her great love for us.”

Mary Ellen Gevelinger, Madison, WI

“The techniques and strategies have been very helpful in taming and quieting Dominic. They are also relaxing us as owners, now we have a calmer way of working with Dominic.”

Amber Faul, Baldwin, WI

“After you worked with her a few times, you not only helped Sadie, you also helped me with Sadie. She is more calm and relaxed. She is a much better dog because of your guidance. Thank you Elaine for all that you have done.”

Penny Watkins-Zdrojewski, Champaign, IL

“Elaine has been extremely supportive and helpful with our dogs. Our dog Buddy had major surgery this year, to remove a liver tumor. Elaine’s work with Healing Touch for Animals helped restore his energy and greatly sped his recovery.”

Sandy Fisk, Newnam, GA

“A dear friend of mine referred me to Elaine so I knew she was the real deal. I just wasn’t sure if she was able to contact me in time. The fear was gone moments after I sent my email with my questions. She not only was able to talk to my beloved Rosco and

Patsy, Florida

“I will always remember Tuesday, February 25th, about 24 hours post surgery. Our puppy was failing. We spoke by phone, Minnesota to Florida. From the time you began your healing touch [Healing Touch for Animals®] with RAFA, I could see him improve. He stopped vomiting, he started moving, he started to pee a lot! You

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